ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED NEWSPAPER Vodafone Spain make Qatar revenue early World grows by 30pc Cup exit Business | 21 Sport | 32 Thursday 19 June 2014 • 21 Sha’baan 1435 • Volume 19 Number 6101 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 Queen Elizabeth hosts Emir Iraq appeals for Govt to crack US air strikes BAGHDAD: Baghdad asked Washington to carry out down on diesel air strikes on militants who attacked Iraq’s main oil refin- ery and seized more territory in the north, amid warnings the country’s future was at smugglers stake. The appeal for strikes — which the White House said US President Barack Obama has not Panel soon to fight illegal trade ruled out — came as fighters, led by the Islamic State of Iraq and DOHA: The government yes- distributor, raised the price of the Levant (ISIL), were press- terday ordered the setting up of diesel to QR1.50 per liter, from ing an eight-day offensive, with a committee to fight the smug- QR1, effective from May 1. Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki gling of diesel out of the country. Market observers argued the pledging to face down “terrorism.” The committee would be provi- price hike was aimed at checking See also page 10 sional and tasked with putting an diesel’s smuggling. effective strategy in place to com- Woqod’s Chairman, H E bat the menace. As a first step, Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, the proposed panel is expected told reporters last February that Correction to tighten existing rules relating most diesel bought here illegally Apropos a report that to distribution of diesel and its was smuggled to other countries. The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with Queen Elizabeth in royal carriage in London yesterday. appeared on page one of this monitoring and frame new regu- He said Qatar Petroleum (QP), The Emir also attended a luncheon hosted by the Queen at Windsor Palace. The banquet was attended newspaper yesterday (June lations, if necessary. the state’s energy arm, bought by H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani and H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Thani. 18, 2014) entitled ‘Qatari fam- The Cabinet, at its routine diesel at international rates, ily earns QR72,700 a month: weekly meeting yesterday, dis- including from its own refineries, Survey’ the figure for Qatari cussed the issue of the precious and resold it at heavily subsidized families spending on average a fuel’s smuggling and approved prices for the benefit of citizens month on “Tobacco, Cigarettes plans to set up the above panel. and expatriates. ‘Modest dress’ drive from tomorrow and Alcoholic Beverages” was Qatar News Agency (QNA) Al Attiyah had hinted then actually QR79.83, and the one reported that the said panel that Woqod was working with the DOHA: Expatriates and visi- persons are being roped in the constitution talked of the need to for non-Qatari families was would be a temporary body and Ministry of Interior to address tors are to be handed pamphlets campaign whose main aim is to preserve Qatar’s Islamic identity. QR69.21. “set necessary controls for con- the problem of smuggling. detailing Qatari customs and tell foreigners living here and The social media, including trolling diesel smuggling”. He said the corporation had, traditions and people to show those on visit to dress up decently YouTube, is to be extensively Diesel is a precious commod- in collaboration with the interior respect to local culture through in public. Habis Al Huwail and used to wage the campaign. Al ity here and although produced ministry, arrested a number of the way they dress up in pub- Yusuf Al Khulaifi, from the Khulaifi said that even earlier, locally, its distributors buy it at alleged diesel smugglers. “I believe lic during a campaign to be Voluntary Center, said at a news about two years ago, a group of market rates from the refinery. the problem will be eliminated launched tomorrow. conference here yesterday that the Qatari women had launched such Today’s During times of shortages there in the near future,” he had said There is a possibility that campaign will be launched at the a campaign. He said many expa- have been reports of Qatar even expressing optimism. foreigners arriving at Hamad various malls and hypermarkets triates were not showing respect matches importing the fuel. The fuel is sold Diesel prices in Qatar are one International Airport (HIA) and targeting expatriates and foreign to Qatar’s culture and were dress- GROUP C: in the Qatari market at highly of the lowest in the world, includ- those visiting tourist sites in the visitors. ing up in public indecently. “So COLOMBIA VS CÔTE D’IVOIRE subsidized rates for the benefit of ing the GCC region, he said. The country may also be targeted by They said coordination is there is the need to spread aware- (7PM) motorists (both citizens and expa- fuel is also of high quality. So the campaign at some stage. ‘Show being sought with HIA and ness about Qatar’s culture and triates) and Qatari companies. its quality and the fact that it is Respect to Qatar’ campaign is Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) traditions. You cannot put laws GROUP D: To international companies available at highly subsidized rates being waged by the Qatar Centre to distribute the pamphlets. in place forcing people to dress URUGUAY VS ENGLAND (10PM) operating in the country, it is make it vulnerable to smuggling. for Voluntary Activities in collabo- The officials said, stressing the up decently,” he said. “This can be GROUP C: sold at global rates. Woqod (Qatar This makes a heavy dent in the ration with Al Sharq Arabic daily. importance of preserving the done only through a campaign.” JAPAN VS GREECE 1AM Fuel), local petroleum products state coffers. THE PENINSULA Muslim clerics and media local culture, that even the Qatari THE PENINSULA (FRIDAY) THURSDAY 19 JUNE 2014 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Rota to renovate Bangladesh school ‘Sharing Blessings’ project to benefit Abu Hamour premises Dr Riadh Fadhil, Director, Qatar Organ Donation Centre, speaking to participants during orientation for the organ donation campaign. HMC gears up with campaign to promote organ donation DOHA: Hamad Medical to eight lives. It is also possible and recovery. We also honour our Corporation (HMC) is once to donate a kidney or part of the donors for giving this precious gift FROM LEFT: Rota Volunteer Programme Manager, Georgia Tavola, OXY Qatar General Manager, Steve Kelly, Rota again this Ramadan asking the liver while one is alive to one’s to someone who badly needed it, Acting Executive Director, Mohamed Al Naama, and OXY Deputy General Manager, Hasan Al Malki, at the press public to consider giving the relative. with a medal during an annual conference. gift of life and registering as an Dr Riadh Fadhil, Director of ceremony. organ donor as part of a month- the centre, HMC, said the main “A deceased donor’s family DOHA: Reach Out To Asia watch our annual Ramadan vol- the past two years.” long campaign across Qatar. objective of the campaign is to receive support of our social serv- (Rota) volunteers will conduct unteer project reach new heights The school renovation project The campaign will see booths in increase awareness about organ ice department and the govern- a comprehensive renovation and are grateful for support is an addition to Rota’s Ramadan shopping malls and other promi- donation, to increase the number ment covers hospital expenses, of Bangladesh M H M School from QXY Qatar,” Rota Acting 2014 volunteer effort, which has nent locations, staffed trained by of registered donors and reduce the transfer of the deceased to in Abu Hamour as one of the Executive Director, Mohamed over the years engaged hundreds Qatar Organ Donation Centre any concerns or misconceptions their countries if they are expats highlights of its eighth annual Al Naama, told a press meet of volunteers and this year is – Hiba — to promote organ that people have regarding the and funeral expenses if they are Ramadan Project. yesterday. expected to help over 1,000 peo- donation. process. buried in Qatar. ‘Sharing Blessings’ has become OXY Qatar General Manager, ple in Qatar. The public will be able to find “In Doha, we have a team of “We need more donors to reg- one of Qatar’s most recognised Steve Kelly, said: “Oxy Qatar’s Rota’s Volunteer Programme out more about being a registered professionals working in organ ister in Qatar so nobody has to volunteer efforts supporting the partnership with Rota exemplifies works with Social Development donor, what it entails and benefits donation and transplantation,” face losing a loved one while they local community during the holy our commitment to support local Centre, and Qatar Foundation’s involved, as well as having their Dr Fadhil said. are waiting for an organ. Self- month. Supported by sponsor, communities in the regions where Facilities Management questions about organ transplan- “We have state-of-the-art sufficiency in organ donation Occidental Petroleum Corporation we operate, helping improve the Directorate to benefit from their tation answered. facilities and provide a safe and cannot be achieved without com- (OXY) Qatar, the project aims to lives of the less fortunate. expertise and maximise the They will be able to register as compassionate service, in contrast munity solidarity.” provide engaging volunteering “In the spirit of this cause, local reach and impact of Rota’s donors on the spot and receive to commercial transplantation Dr Fadhil and his team have opportunities and raise aware- many of our employees will vol- Ramadan 2014 Project.